gstn data migration of telangana sales tax payers

Sub : Data Migration of existing Tax Payers to GSTN database .It is to inform that Data Migration of the existing VAT and TOT dealers to the Goods Service Tax Network (GSTN) database has commenced across the nation.

As per the schedule communicated by GSTN, the migration will begin in a phased manner, the phase 1 starting 8-Nov-2016. Migration of Tax Payers of Telangana is being taken up in Phase 3, kick starting 01-Jan-2017.

However, the preparatory works before the actual migration of Tax Payers have begun in right earnest in the Commercial Taxes Department.

It is to be noted that the mandatory requirement for a dealer to migrate to GSTN is the availability of a valid PAN for the existing dealer. Hence PAN validation exercise is being taken by all field officers of the Commercial Taxes Department. Dealers who have not provided a valid PAN are requested to provide the valid PAN either online or submit it to their concerned circles officers immediately.

In the first step, the following data fields of the dealers having valid

PAN’s will be migrated automatically to GSTN database:

1.PAN of the Business2.Legal Name of Business 3.State 4.Status of the business

On migration of these 4 fields, a User name (Provisional ID) and password will be generated against every dealer and shared with State CTDs which will then be communicated to every dealer. A provisional Certificate of migration in form GST REG-21, incorporating the provisional ID (GSTN) there in, will be made available on the common portal.

Using these user credentials, the dealer has to log onto the GSTN portal ( http://www.gst.gov.in/ ) , fill in the remaining details, upload the relevant documents and complete the enrolment process. (inform REG-20)

It is important to note that every existing dealer under all acts i.e. VAT, Entertainment Tax and Luxury Tax and having a valid PAN will be is to be enrolled on the GSTN portal, irrespective of any turnover limit and provisional ID will be issued. On completion of the enrolment, dealer will be issued a final Registration Certificate with the GSTIN.

This Enrolment under the GST is common for both Central GST and the State GST.

In view of the above mentioned process, all dealers are requested to ensure the following:

Ensure that they have provided the correct PAN with correct name in existing VAT/TOT /ET/LT database

User Name /Password will be communicates by C.T. Department in due course of time.

Complete the enrolment process on GSTN portal and obtain final registration certificate with GSTIN

If any assistance in required the dealer can contact the Help Desk Toll